Your elementary school memories of Valentine's Day cards might involve cartoon characters and flimsy cardboard, but these classroom notes have been seriously upgraded since then. Featuring more elevated stationery and unique illustrations, these perfect-for-school valentines will ensure your child takes pride in handing their holiday goodies out. Discover some of our favorite Valentine's Day cards for kids ahead.
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Minted
These Valentine's Day cards are as sweet as their donut-inspired design; you can even incorporate a photograph of your child onto the notes when you order them.
Shop Now: Minted Sweet Sprinkles Classroom and Mailable Valentines, $20, minted.com.
Hallmark
Sprinkle-inspired embellishments spell out the word "sweet" on this fun note, leaving plenty of room on the inside for your child to pen their own message.
Shop Now: Hallmark Signature Valentine's Day Card in Sweet Candy Sprinkles, $6.99, amazon.com.
Meri Meri
This set includes 12 adorable cards and envelopes, plus a matching friendship bracelet for each. The illustrated rainbows, flamingos, and heart-shaped cherries shine thanks to their neon colors and gold embellishments.
Shop Now: Meri Meri Valentine Friendship Card Set, $18, thetot.com.
Pottery Barn Kids
Featuring colorful, emoji-inspired motifs, these playful Valentine's Day cards will be a hit with your child's classmates.
Shop Now: Pottery Barn Kids Classroom Valentine's Card in "You Make Me LOL," $19.50, potterybarnkids.com.
Minted
Your child can bring kindness into their classroom via the beautiful messages on these candy hearts-themed valentines, which celebrate various character traits like friendly, lovable, funny, and kind.
Shop Now: Minted Love Candy Classroom and Mailable Valentines, $20, minted.com.
Pottery Barn Kids
This darling set comes with a pair of plastic glasses so each recipient can match the bespectacled elephant.
Shop Now: Pottery Barn Kids You Are Brilliant Classroom Valentine, $19.50, potterybarnkids.com.
Minted
Do you have a creative little one? They'll love handing out these charming watercolor-themed iterations (with their photo on the back!).
Shop Now: Minted You Make The World Colorful Classroom Valentines, $20, minted.com.
Tangled Thumb
Who knew cartoon sloths, koalas, monkeys, and pandas make for such incredibly fun Valentine's Day cards? Your child will be thrilled to pass out these jungle animals, and you'll get to support a small, artist-owned shop, too.
Shop Now: TangledThumb Kids Classroom Valentine's Day Cards, $4.13 for four, etsy.com.
Oriental Trading
Your child may not know what a cassette or mixtape is, but they'll love this note's brightly colored illustration! Plus, the cards provide a fun opportunity to bond over stories about music from your own childhood.
Shop Now: Oriental Trading Valentine Cassette Favor Boxes, $4.79 for 24, orientaltrading.com.
Minted
What kid isn't fascinated by space? Your little astronaut will love handing out these cards, complete with illustrated rocket ships, planets, and UFOs.
Shop Now: Minted Out of This World Classroom Valentines, $14, minted.com.